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NAICS 512110: Motion picture and video production

NAICS 512110 is the industry code for motion picture and video production. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for technology and start your application when you are ready.

What 512110 covers

Motion picture and video production companies produce films, TV shows, commercials, music videos and online video.

Included in this code

  • Film production companies
  • Television program producers
  • Commercial and corporate video production
  • Music video production

Businesses that use 512110

Indie film producerCommercial production companyCorporate video studio

Financing for this trade

Production companies finance cameras and gear with equipment loans and use production loans backed by tax credits and presales, plus receivables financing. Lenders look at contracts and completion bonds.

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Is 512110 the right code for a film and video production company?

Yes, if you produce films, TV shows, commercials or corporate video. Editing and effects houses use 512191, and studios that mainly rent equipment use 532490. Owners in this trade most often weigh it against 512191 (teleproduction and other postproduction services) and 512120 (motion picture and video distribution). The right choice is the activity that brings in the most revenue, used the same way on tax returns and loan applications.

What is the SBA size standard for 512110?

The SBA size standard for 512110 is $40M in average annual receipts. SBA averages total gross receipts over the last five completed fiscal years and adds in any affiliates under common control. A film and video production company at or below that figure counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts.

What financing do film and video production companies use?

Cameras and lighting are financed with equipment loans, while projects use production loans secured by state tax credits, presales and gap financing. Agencies and brands pay slowly, so receivables lines help commercial producers. Lenders look at contracts and completion guarantees.

What does NAICS 512110 cover?

Motion picture and video production. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 51 Information, 512 Motion picture and sound recording industries, 5121 Motion picture and video industries, 51211 Motion picture and video production.

What financing do NAICS 512110 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for technology businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 512110?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.